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Veterans Paralegal Advocate

2 months ago


Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States Legal Aid of West Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Veterans Paralegal Advocate to join our team at Legal Aid of West Virginia. As a key member of our organization, you will provide high-quality professional advocacy for low-income veterans on matters that do not require an attorney.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal representation consistent with professional and organizational standards for the delivery of civil legal services to the poor, and consistent with any requirement of the Legal Services Corporation, LAWV policies in conjunction with the Personnel Manual and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and all other funding sources.
  • Represent clients in social security disability cases, Medicaid cases, welfare cases, food stamps cases, and other public benefits matters, as well as assistance with domestic violence protective order proceedings, and other matters on which clients need assistance in accordance to the paralegal's grant funding source.
  • Maintain accurate and complete files or records.
  • Interact with clients and staff and service providers professionally and appropriately.
  • Attend and participate in statewide planning meetings, trainings and task forces, as well as office meetings.
  • Make an effort to involve private attorneys in the provision of legal services to eligible clients.
Requirements
  • Must have an Associate's Degree/Paralegal Certificate and a minimum of 2 years of experience or 4 years of experience.
  • Must have demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.
  • Must have skills to use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.
  • Must be able to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral are required.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently.
Salary

$31,000 to $36,100